DETAIN
7
Definition
Pronunciation: //dɪˈteɪn//
verb
- (transitive) To keep someone from proceeding by holding them back or making claims on their attention.
- (transitive, law enforcement) To put under custody."In April of 2009, however, the disease was found to suddenly no longer be appearing in newly-hatched chickens, and, upon review, it was discovered that Dr. Wildcat had modified 6002 without authorization, removing the disease from the genome. She's detained and questioned by Muller, and, even though she tries to lie that she didn't do anything, they have footage of her ascending the tree on her own."
- (transitive) To keep back or from; to withhold."Detain not the wages of the hireling."
- (transitive) To seize goods for official purposes.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 6 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 7 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 8 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'DETAIN'?
The word DETAIN is worth 7 points in Scrabble.
D2
E1
T1
A1
I1
N1
Total: 7 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'DETAIN'?
The word DETAIN is worth 8 points in Words With Friends.
D2
E1
T1
A1
I1
N2
Total: 8 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.